Supreme Court clarifies the scope of power to arrest under Customs Act, 1962: Union of India vs. Padam Narain Aggarwal (October 3, 2008)

/ C.K. Thakker, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 438, Customs Act, 1962, D.K. Jain, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 174, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 175, Judges, Section 104, Customs Act, 1962, Section 108, Customs Act, 1962

Introduction Date of the Judgment: October 3, 2008 Judges: C.K. Thakker, J., D.K. Jain, J. Can customs officials arrest someone without prior notice if they suspect a non-bailable offense? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a case concerning the extent of powers under the Customs Act, 1962. This judgment clarifies the safeguards and limitations […]

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